Hello Dear Growers!
Happy Tuesday, and I hope you had a lovely long weekend.
We’ve had a few hectic weeks already, and it looks like the pace will keep up. There are plenty of events to look forward to, but first, a quick update:
Thank you to everyone who attended the Agriculture Minister's conference in early February. It was great to see you there, and I’m sure you found the information valuable. Both days were packed with insights, helping us run our farming operations more efficiently, both in marketing and technology.
I highly encourage as many growers as possible to attend future sessions. They offer not only highly relevant content but also the opportunity to connect with people from various fields and commodities.
Next, the Bud Hardiness Report can be found here:
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I kindly ask that you take a moment to complete the survey below.
I'm looking to assess interest in hosting monthly virtual discussion sessions called "Ask Us Anything." These sessions would provide a space to share best practices, address issues we encounter in the vineyards, and engage in open discussions on related topics.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KVLQ3TR
Please share the themes you'd like to explore and discuss. I’ve suggested some dates for the start of these sessions, but since the February session has already passed, your input will help me set up regular sessions moving forward. The more details you can provide, the better. Thank you!
Upcoming Events:
Webinar Registration Now Open - Annual Pesticide Product Information Affecting Horticulture and Field Crops on February 26
Each year, crop production is affected when pesticide products are cancelled or when labels are updated with changes in usage. Join us to get the latest updates from our Perennia specialists, who are dedicated to supporting the horticulture and field crops industries. This session will focus on crops such as apples, wild blueberries, wine grapes, cranberries, vegetables, berries, cannabis, and field crops. Each expert will share product information relevant to their sector.
'Perennia’s Annual Pesticide Product Information Impacting Horticulture and Field Crops' course is NS Environment and Climate Change (ECC) course T2535 and is worth 1.0 point in Pest Management (agriculture).
February 21, 2025 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Developing Effective and Durable Weed Management Programs
February 27, 2025 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Drone Chemical Application Research and Policy Updates
Thank you all for your time this week. I look forward to seeing you at the AGM on March 2nd. It will be a wonderful event with some fabulous speakers.
Cheers!
Katarina
Katarina Vucic P.Ag; MSc; DipWSET
Viticulture Specialist
Perennia Food and Agriculture
Email kvucic@perennia.ca
Office 902-678-7722
Cell 902-599-1390
